Enrollment
322
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173996004012
M L King Jr Elem School — Urbana, IL
Federal NCES profile for M L King Jr Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M L King Jr Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
M L King Jr Elem School reports 322 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Urbana Sd 116 spends $22,601 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.2% from local sources (property taxes), 32.5% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How M L King Jr Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,601
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 322 Top 41% in Illinois — larger than 59% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173996004012
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Asian 18.9%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes M L King Jr Elem School.
$22,601
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about M L King Jr Elem School
How many students attend M L King Jr Elem School?
M L King Jr Elem School has 322 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M L King Jr Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at M L King Jr Elem School is 16.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M L King Jr Elem School?
The largest demographic group at M L King Jr Elem School is African American at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Urbana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M L King Jr Elem School?
M L King Jr Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.